Infamous serial killers, To acknowledge the 35th anniversary of David Berkowitz pleading guilty to the "Son of Sam" killings, we've compiled a list of some of the world’s most infamous serial killer cases. The Bayou StranglerRonald Dominique was arrested in 2006 for the rape and murder of a number of men throughout the previous 10 years. The Bayou Strangler, as he became known, promised the men drugs or sex to lure them, only to suffocate or strangle them later. Ronald Dominique killed 23 men, Ronald Dominique sentenced to eight life sentences, Ronald Dominique from the Bayou Blue area of Louisiana, Ronald Dominique in the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola,

The Chessboard KillerAlexander Pichushkin also known as the Chessboard Killer is a Russian serial killer who took the lives of at least 48 individuals. He lured many of his victims with the promise of vodka, only to kill them a short time later. Pichushkin was finally arrested in the summer of 2006 after years of killing. Pichushkin has said his aim was to kill 64 people, the number of squares on a chessboard, Pichushkin murders for 14 years, Alexander Pichushkin struck on head with swing, damage to the frontal cortex of his brain, Alexander Pichushkin told judge there were 60 victims, Pichushkin sentenced to life in prison with first 15 years in solitary confinement,

The Railroad KillerAngel Maturino Reséndiz was an illegal immigrant who killed about 15 people in the U.S. starting in the late 1980s and continuing through the 1990s. After his capture, Reséndiz also confessed to a number of murders in his homeland. He was known as "The Railroad Killer" because many of the murders took place close to rail tracks. Angel Reséndiz rode trains illegally to escape, Angel Reséndiz sentenced to death, Holly Dunn survived Angel Reséndiz's attack, Holly Dunn runs nonprofit called Holly's House that assists the victims of sexual and domestic violence, Angel Reséndiz's sister Manuela helped in his capture,

The Spokane serial killerRobert Lee Yates killed at least 16 people, mostly women over the course of 23 years starting in 1975. The majority of the murders took place in Spokane, Wash. Robert Lee Yates victims were prostitutes, Robert Lee Yates is on death row at the Washington State Penitentiary, Robert Lee Yates initially sentenced to 408 years in prison and later sentenced to death, Christine Smith escaped Robert Lee Yates,

Luis GaravitoLuis Garavito has been called the world’s worst serial killer for murdering at least 189 boys in Colombia in the 1990s. The total number of victims of "The Beast," as Garavito is called, could actually be closer to 300. Most of the victims had this in common. Luis Garavito killed poor children who lived on streets, Luis Garavito sentence reduced because he confessed to the crimes and helped authorities locate bodies, Luis Garavito possible murders in Ecuador,

The Green River KillerGary Ridgway was convicted of killing 49 women throughout the 1980s and 1990s, although the number he confessed to killing is quite a bit higher. Ridgway is known as the Green River Killer for the location where some of the victims were found. Gary Ridgway confessed to killing 71 women, Gary Ridgway is in the Washington State Penitentiary, Gary Ridgway was arrested in 2001, Gary Ridgway victims were prostitutes, Gary Ridgway sentenced to life in prison,

The Milwaukee CannibalJeffrey Dahmer also known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, killed 17 male victims between the years of 1978 and 1991. He met some of the victims at gay bars and would invite them to his home, only to kill them a short time later. He was arrested in July of 1991, sentenced in 1992 and died in 1994. Jeffrey Dahmer was beaten to death in prison, Jeffrey Dahmer kept some of his victims body parts at home, Tracy Edwards escaped from Jeffrey Dahmer , Tracy Edwards charged with murder Jeffrey Dahmer,

The Rostov RipperAndrei Chikatilo also known as the Rostov Ripper murdered over 50 women and children in Russia between 1978 and 1990. He evaded police for years but was finally arrested in November of 1990. majority of Andrei Chikatilo murders were committed in the Rostov Oblast area of Russia, Andrei Chikatilo sentenced to death, Andrei Chikatilo confessed to 56 murders, Andrei Chikatilo was a teacher of Russian language and literature, Andrei Chikatilo forced to resign from teaching after students complained of sexual assault,

The Frankford SlasherThe Frankford Slasher refers to a possible serial killer in the Frankford area of Philadelphia during the years between 1985 and 1990. A number of female victims were found murdered there; however, the cases remain unsolved. The Frankford Slasher 8 or 9 victims, The Frankford Slasher described as a middle-aged white man, Leonard Christopher convicted of one of the Frankford Slasher murders,

The Moorhouse murdersHusband and wife David and Catherine Birnie were a serial-killing duo who took the lives of four women in Australia in the 1980s. The Moorhouse murders would have included a fifth victim but she managed to escape and alert police. The Birnies were arrested in November 1986 and later pled guilty to murder. David and Catherine Birnie, murders took place at the Birnie home on Moorhouse Street, David and Catherine Birnie sentenced to life in prison, David Birnie committed suicide in prison, Catherine Birnie in Bandyup Women's Prison, Catherine Birnie head librarian in Bandyup Women's Prison,

Alaska’s hunted humansRobert Hansen murdered at least 17 women in Alaska in the early 1980s. The case horrified the public as Hansen reportedly flew his victims into the wilderness and then chased them down and killed them. Robert Hansen sentenced to 461 years in prison, Robert Hansen caught after would-be final victim escaped,

The Scorecard KillerRandy Kraft murdered at least 16 men throughout the 1970s and early 1980s. The Scorecard Killer lured his victims with alcohol and drugs before he tortured and killed them. Randy Kraft called the Scorecard Killer because he had a coded list or scorecard of his victims, Randy Kraft is on death row at the San Quentin State Prison, Randy Kraft also known as The Freeway Killer, Randy Kraft total victims possibly 67, The Atlanta Child MurdersAt least 28 people, mainly children and young adults, were murdered in Atlanta from1979 to 1981. Wayne Williams was convicted of two of the murders and blamed by many for the others, but he has always insisted he is innocent. Wayne Williams sentenced to two life terms, Atlanta Child murder victims were African-American,

The Freeway KillerWilliam Bonin along with a number of accomplices, murdered at least 21 teenage boys in 1979 and 1980. The Freeway Killer showed no remorse for his actions and instead had this to say about it. William Bonin murders in southern California, William Bonin victims discovered by freeways, William Bonin said killing got easier each time, William Bonin sentenced to death, Vernon Butts hanged himself,

The Dating Game KillerRodney Alcala also known as the Dating Game Killer killed between eight and 130 people in the 1970s. He lured his victims by saying he was a professional photographer and would take photographs of them before taking their lives. Rodney Alcala on television show The Dating Game, Rodney Alcala is on death row in California, most Rodney Alcala murders were in California, Rodney Alcala found guilty of two New York murders, You, the jury by Rodney Alcala,

The Killer ClownJohn Wayne Gacy, Jr. also known as the Killer Clown killed at least 33 young men, mostly teenagers, in 1970s. After assaulting and murdering his victims, Gacy buried them in and around his home. John Wayne Gacy dressed as a clown for children's parties, John Wayne Gacy sentenced to death, John Wayne Gacy painted in prison, John Wayne Gacy murders were inspiration for the Missing Child Recovery Act of 1984,

Ted BundyTed Bundy killed at least 30 girls and young women in the 1970s. One of the world's most notorious serial killers, Bundy used different aliases and personas to gain his victims' trust before assaulting and killing them. He managed to escape the authorities twice before finally being caught in 1978. Ted Bundy sentenced to death, Ted Bundy pulled over because car was stolen,

Son of SamDavid Berkowitz also known as the "Son of Sam" killed six people and wounded seven others in a year-long shooting spree in New York City in the 1970s. Because many of Berkowitz's victims had long dark hair, females across the city cut and dyed their hair a different color to try to escape the killer. Berkowitz in Sullivan Correctional Facility in New York State, Berkowitz called Son of Sam in reference to his neighbor, Berkowitz sentenced to six consecutive life terms,

The Candy ManDean Corll killed at least 28 young men, mostly teenagers, in Houston in the early 1970s. Called the "Candy Man" and the "Pied Piper" because his family ran a candy factory in town, Corll had two accomplices to help lure his young victims. David Brooks and Wayne Henley, accomplice Wayne Henley killed Dean Corll, Dean Corll paid accomplices $200 for each victim they could lure in, Dean Corll accomplices both serving life terms,

The Zodiac KillerThe individual referred to as the Zodiac Killer was a serial killer in California in the 1960s and ‘70s. The killer, who sent a number of cryptic messages to the press was never caught and, in a number of California counties, the cases remain open. Zodiac Killer referred to self as the Zodiac, Zodiac Killer suspects, Zodiac Killer claimed 37 victims but police confirm only seven,

The Machete MurdererJuan Corona also known as the Machete Murderer for the gruesome tool he used on his victims, killed 25 men in California in 1971. Juan Corona sentenced to 25 life terms, Juan Corona treated for schizophrenia, Juan Corona received shock treatment for schizophrenia, Juan Corona victims were migrant workers,

The Plainfield GhoulEd Gein known as the Plainfield Ghoul for his grave-hunting activities in Plainfield, Wis., was also convicted of murdering two women in the 1950s. Parts of his victims' bodies and other human remains, some of which came from corpses Gein removed from graves, were later found in his home. Ed Gein found to be legally insane, Ed Gein inspiration for Norman Bates in Psycho, Ed Gein's dug up women who resembled his mother,

The Werewolf of WysteriaAlbert Fish also known as the Werewolf of Wysteria and the Boogey Man, killed at least four children in the 1920s. Fish, who also confessed to cannibalism, was determined to be sane by a jury in 1935 and sentenced to death. Albert Fish sentenced to death by electrocution, Albert Fish last words were I don't even know why I'm here,

The Gorilla KillerEarle Nelson also known as the Gorilla Killer killed at least 22 women in the U.S. and Canada in 1926 and 1927. Nelson was finally captured in the summer of 1927 and found guilty later that same year. Earle Nelson known as the Gorilla Killer because of his strength, Earle Nelson sentenced to death by hanging, many of Earle Nelson victims were landladies, Earle Nelson collided with a streetcar as a child,

Jack the RipperJack the Ripper is an infamous serial killer who killed a number of women in London in the late 1800s. The Ripper’s victims were often found with their throats and abdomens cut. Jack the Ripper victims mostly prostitutes, Jack the Ripper name came from letter written by someone claiming to be the murderer, Jack the Ripper tour, over 100 suspects for Jack the Ripper,